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Train breakdown causes major traffic disruption
The breakdown on Grey St has caused traffic disruption and delays in the Claudelands area.

‘No family should lose a child’: Blind cord safety rules introduced after Tilly’s death
A mother who lost her daughter to an accident with a window blind cord is grateful the government has decided to introduce regulations, and hopes it will save the lives of other children.

Farmland effective nesting habitat for endangered hoiho penguins, new research finds
Hoiho penguins are declining on the South Island, but a new study says that they can thrive on farmland without the need for expensive reforestation projects.

Fifa World Cup: Germany v Paraguay live updates of the round of 32 clash
Follow the action as Germany and Paraguay meet in the Fifa World Cup round of 32.

Gunman fires at Auckland home after failing to get inside
Police are hunting for a gunman who fired at a Point England home on Monday night. No one was injured.

Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon with kimono inspired by Lucy Liu’s character in ‘Kill Bill'
Wimbledon's strict rules about all-white clothing didn't prevent Naomi Osaka from making another fashion statement as she walked onto the grass at the All England Club.

Germany v Paraguay - FIFA World Cup round of 32 clash
Follow live coverage of the FIFA World Cup game between Germany and Paraguay in Boston.

Kiwi ICE detainee Everlee Wihongi: 'Although I've been released, I am not yet free'
Describing her time in ICE custody as "horrific", Everlee Wihongi says she was never informed why she was being detained.

South African leader warns anti-migrant protesters ahead of unofficial deadline

Argentina economic activity grows less than expected in April

Riot police deployed at airport to protect World Cup manager after death threat

Defending champion Sinner survives five-set scare
Jannik Sinner survives an almighty scare as he begins his Wimbledon title defence with a five-set comeback victory over Miomir Kecmanovic on Centre Court.

Why Maresca? What Man City fans can expect from Guardiola's successor
Pep Guardiola passes the baton on to Enzo Maresca, but why have Manchester City chosen the Italian as the Spaniard's replacement?

‘Don’t malign the Matua’: Shane Jones finally explains ‘limo’ use in Canada trip with huge cost blowout
Resources Minister Shane Jones has strongly defended his taxpayer-funded trip to North America.

‘We were outclassed’ admits Brendon McCullum after Black Caps’ remarkable, injury-plagued comeback
No Matt Henry. No Kyle Jamieson. No Glenn Phillips. No problem.

Police seek 43-year-old for breach of home detention
Police said Francis Veevors was considered dangerous and should not be approached.

Explainer: Who are the Opportunity Party and what are their policies?
Explainer - There's been a lot of talk about the Opportunity Party being a dark horse in this year's elections. But what are their actual policies?

JetBlue pilot reports hitting drone as plane approached JFK airport to land Monday morning
A JetBlue pilot reported hitting a drone as he approached JFK International Airport to land in New York Monday morning.

Second Kiwi coach could face charges over double drowning in the Philippines
A Moana Pasifika strength coach could face serious charges in the Philippines after he was named alongside Tab Baldwin by authorities investigating the drowning deaths of two young basketball players.

Calls for greater legal protections for people in drug overdoses
It comes after one person died and five others were hospitalised following a string of suspected overdoses of the fantasy drug GHB in recent days.

China’s Huajiang Bridge Is Now the World’s Highest – With a Built-In Waterfall

German police suspect custody battle behind shooting that killed six

Martinelli scores a stoppage-time winner to send Brazil through to last 16
Gabriel Martinelli scores a dramatic 95th-minute winner with Brazil coming from behind to beat Japan, set up a World Cup last-16 tie against Norway or Ivory Coast.